Mask Item Number: A4236 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Thunderbird mask with pronounced curved beak, orbitals are recessed with slight protrusion of eyes. Two attached horns curve from top of head. Remnants of feathers and skin above brow. Painted in green, red and black.
Narrative
Identification of artist came from a group of visitors from Gwasala Nakwaxda'xw (mainly from Smith's Inlet and Blunden Harbour).
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Thunderbird: Kwankwanxwaliga.
Item History
- Made by Joe Johnny ? (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Collected in Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Joe Johnny
- Owned by Mrs. Joe Johnny before March 11, 1953
- Received from Mrs. Joe Johnny (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on March 11, 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Joe Johnny ? (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Joe Johnny and Mrs. Joe Johnny
- Received from
- Mrs. Joe Johnny (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before March 11, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on March 11, 1953
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1948/0001